May 18, 2024 The Island of Sea Women (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion: Jocelyn- I really enjoyed this book. I learned so much more about the history of Korea. I knew nothing of the Haenyeo before this. A little run on at times, but beautifully written. Would recommend. WRA 4/5 Julie- Excited to read. Good book. I had no idea any of the history of the South Pacific. Loved the woman. Would recommend. WRA 4/5 Caitlin- Enjoyed the book. Went through emotional fluxuations. Interesting to learn Korea history. Ending was boring. Would recommend. WRA 3.5/5 Ali- Good book. Liked learning along the way. The war portions were long winded. The end should have been longer. Would recommend. WRA 3.5/5 Favorite Characters: Jocelyn- Jan-bu, Mija and Joon-Lee Julie- Do-Seang Caitlin- Jan-bu Ali- Grandmother Balance $$$- 272.39 All Paid Book pick- The Wilder Women by Ruth Emmie Lang 326pgs Next club @ Julie’s House June 8th 3:30 Next possible club date June 30th 12:00 Flights- Salads Flights: Jocelyn- Crème Brulé w/berries Julie- Cootie Cups Caitlin- Caprese Salad Ali- Bruschetta’s (strawberry cheese/ cucumber dill/ classic) Announcements: Jocelyn- Cypress got another tattoo. Julie- Getting a puppy on 6/16 Caitlin- My baby is an onion now. My house is torn apart. Ali- Got a tattoo, Drama has cancer and had a great time in Hawaii.

April 14, 2024 Oryx and Crake (Caitlin’s Pick)

Discussion: Caitlin- Disappointed. Way to philosophical. Didn’t get exciting till the end. Wanted to hear more about the Crakers. Would not recommend. WRA. 2.5/5 Ali- Had this book on my shelf cause of Jake. Love post-apocalyptic, but this fell short.Want to read the other one, but it would be a waste of my time. Could have been great. Humans are assholes. Would not recommend. WRA. 4/5 Julie- WTF! What is this book even about? Annoying that this book only explains things in the last 70 pgs. So dumb! Would not recommend. WNRA. 1/5 Jocelyn- This book had potential, but it was lost along the long long way. Written in the same style as her other novels. Long and drawn out. Easy read but boring. Would not recommend. WNRA 3/5 Favorite Characters: Caitlin- The girls that got banged by the three dudes. Ali- Johnny’s mom Julie- None Jocelyn- None Balance $$$- $232.37 Everyone paid, but Caitlin (bday) Book pick- The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See 383pgs Next club @ Jocelyn’s House May 18th 12:00 Flights- Any dish but must have four colors minimum. Flights: Stuffed Stuff Caitlin- Avocado Eggs Ali- Turkey Feta Meatballs w/ Tzatziki Sauce Julie- Sausage Cheese Jalapenos Jocelyn- Strawberry Cream Cheese Croissant French Toast Announcements: Caitlin- It’s a girl! Ali- Florida was amazing! Going to buy a house there. Going to Hawaii in May. Julie- Chris got his old job back Jocelyn- Sotero working for Green Builders. Cypress turned 21.